The Christology of Jesus

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In this bold experiment in Christology, Ben Witherington develops a new, indirect method to discern Jesus' self-understanding.

Using the evangelist's portrayals of Jesus' words, deeds, and relationships as avenues of insight, Witherington reveals a Jesus who both understood and disclosed himself in messianic terms, filling traditional termsSon of man, Son of David, and Messiahwith new content.

Table of Contents
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???1. Methodological and Historical Considerations
??Formal Arguments
?Methodological Matters
?Caveats and the Criteria for Authenticity

???2. Christology and the Relationships of Jesus
???Jesus and the Baptist
?Jesus and the Pharisees
?Jesus, Revolutionaries, and Romans
?Jesus and the Disciplies

???3. Christology and the Deeds of Jesus
???Jesus the Visionary
?Miracles and Mighty Signs
?Conclusions

???4. Christology and the Words of Jesus
???Jesus as Teacher and Preacher
?Jesus and the Dominion of God
?Abba and Filial Consciousness
?The Son of Man

???5. Afterword and Conclusions

???Wrede's "Messianic Secret" Motif
?Jesus' Self-Perception

??Abbreviations
?Bibliography
Index